Рецепт Slow Cooker Beef & Beer Stew; a new toy for the house
Slow Cooker Beef & Beer Stew Total time: 8 hours Ingredients: 14oz (420gr) beef, suitable for braising or stewing, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 red onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 rib celery, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 medium potatoes. cut into eighths 4oz (120gr) cremini mushrooms, cut in half 2 tbs flour 1 tsp paprika, smoked 1 tbs olive oil 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) dark ale 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) beef stock 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard 2 bay leaves 2 tbs cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbs water, optional Instructions: Mix flour and paprika in a small food bag. Add beef and toss to coat. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown well on all sides. Remove and put into the slow cooker Add onions, garlic to skillet and sauté 1 – 2 minutes. Add any remaining flour from food bag and cook briefly, stirring. Add beer and stir until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat. Put carrots, potatoes, celery and mushrooms on top of beef. Pour beer / onions over the top. Add bay leaves. Combine stock and mustard and add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 1/2 hours. If you prefer a thicker gravy, add the cornstarch for the last 15 minutes and turn the slow cooker to high.